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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

Did You ever ask ior the loan Of gun ?
We dill the other day. aud find that il is
firsi-rate way 10 ind what ones neighbors
think of you. and al the same time what "a
high value ihey occasionally put on human
life Df course we have never given public
exhibition Of our craftsmanship. have uey-
er sbot the cork oui OF bottle withouf re-
liesing the fiask Of ifs contents. bat on at
iea-t one occasion we acfuaily did ring the
bell an a flying target. II Is evident our
ueigisbors had never heard of this The
third fellow NE approached in onr search
with Have you gof a shot gun ~ looked at
us ia a dazed sort of WHY a. lle hesitatingIy
replied Yes. three of them When he
returned from bis house a few minutes after
We we're sort Of dazed to hear that my nnIy
-ou started ouf this morning and took all
three guns with him Guess he knocked
the bullseve black and blue We presume
that il i aboEt a. well after all 10 follow the
Adyise OF old Poionins and & neither bor-
rslwer nor lender be ANYWAY We be-
liese thaf it wsuid have required kings
ransom 10 have gotten us the loan of a
sseapan. bur for the information of our gen
eruns friends We VIII only add that had We
sueScetled in getting the loan OF a gun there
is n, earthly deubt bat than We would have
bag.ed . twenty five, or thirty. thirty Eve
or forty birds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
A Japanese Typhoon.

SAY FRAseIseo, Nov 5-Mail asiyices per
steamer City Of New York arriving last night
from Hong Kong, state that the typhoon
which ragged on the night Of the nth Of
September struck the island of Ho; Ling
with its full force The total number Of
lives sacrificed it is difficult 10 ascertain. but
the general opinion Is that some hundred or
two hundred persons were drowned on the
island. At Chick Lung, some ten miles
distant from Ye Yung Kong, thirty-two
lives were lost and three passage boats sunk
The island Of Hoi Ling contains some $4,000
inhabitants
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smouse rurns Hlmself loose.

Rev J W. Smou~e. who was hnnted by a
detective throughout Cambria Blair and
Somerset counties, he being wanted ss a Wit
mess IN the Btinkey Morgan murder case
at Rayenna. Ohio. has got OYER i,is fright
and again appears in public. He was seen
to-day a East ttonemaugh When he learns
that he Is wanted as witness in the trial Of
Blinkey's companion. Coughiin, which
begins on the l4th. be viii probably crawl
back info his hole again. After Coagalin's
trial that OF Robinson, another of the gang.
viii be called ap. and smouse will again be
wanted, 80 IL begins to look a. if he would
have 20 remain in seclusion most of the win
ter.--EohAsfosrn Tribune
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.-o1 ,cAN COUNTY COMMIT
. ~ DN


ling named gentlemen compos'
u. ,.6'iesa D- county Committee fer 'h'
'a.l.,s l.,9s.--a-Bsnjamia Falmer
, sll7.-vy ll.5 30 l-Artemus Dieter.
s g. n. 2-James H. NOEL
e.-A J srerner
- = Ror,agh-j " Lands.
5s..,- ...,.v.lley sc. f. Rayman.
o..s,,,nel.-J. T. leder.
- - B5rough--J. \. Walker
- " t.-N B keim-
80 - \, Simon Leengood.
i''nrire-Fred'k Durr.
,s.-o,-siIas Cable.
-Tboma- Gallagher.
,-..roru Borough-LJ- 5riEl'n
mi. q. Dom
rrrsevfoot-E Emmett Cunningham.
,,,.-slsls Boroueil-s- IL Duh
!, iue.--k-Levi Long.
~g--d-J C. Weller
-.t,mpfsn-W u fooroaHei.
c,r,-yille Borough-I.. \. scott
p.I-;mare Borlugh-John George
IN +. Allison
a...t-I. j SiiaileF.
.o,banns-D r zimmerman
.,,d Boroush Philip smith
ehr-r Boroagh-H " neLosier
500. W Lambert
-..-.s. Boraueh-John ;. shaier-
,..-.et No. l.-C. NJ Shaver
.,..-..s No. 2-J J. barr.
.r,bamp,ou-wm. ?. MART
.,renek-H 3 BalIzer
,..,,wn Boroush-M- Y i5or'cT.
..rma-Zach F. Faidiey
r..r rurkeyioot-T l. Williams.
r,.aa Boroush--F. Duli.
w.rs,.burr Boroueh--J. ]. Kennel
c. 6. SHAFER,
Chairman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
jefferson Davis Returns to Beau
vOire.

Macon, Ca. Nav Jefferson Davis and
his family left in special ear this morning
for Beauyoire. They were escorted to the
depot by the Macon Volunteers. Though
there was a large crowd present To see them
off, there was no demonstration whatever.
Mr.. Davis was in as good health as when he
came here, and walked down stairs at the
Johnston House without assistance.
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Ouemahoning Items.

Spelling schools are now the 90.
Get your houses in readiness for winter.
Hunters are plenty, but game of all kinds
is scarce.
The next legal holiday is Thanksgiving.
Faueny your turkey
Corn huskngs and apple cuttings are
about over for this season.
One Of our citizens. Mr. John Bowman,
recently built new corn crib. which is one
OF the finest in the neiglIborhood.
Mrs. Jennie Maurer, wife Of George Mau-
rer, has been n for the past few weeks. and
as yet there is little change in her condition
Tor the better.
Our farmers have their winter apples all
gathered aud cider made. Only about half
a crop was secured in this section of PENN
sylvania this year
Now AND THEN
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
Murdered Her ImbeciIe Step-Chn-
dren.

CLEvELANp. Nov "a farmer named Gill
lett, living at Spencer. thirty miles from
this city. had two irnbeciie daughters by his
first wife, now dead Some time ago ne mar
rieG again, The step-mother tired Of the
unfortunate women. Last night she
went IN the room where they were sleeping
and covered the floor with dry leaves, over
which she poured quantity of coal oil. and
ed the door Of the chamber and erawlei
through the window. Neighbors discovered
the fire. bat when the room of the two unbe
Giles was entered it was found that both wsr,.
suffoeated, The Gillett woman was arrested
aud made partial confession
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

isHpKMISc. Mich, Nov i.-Erick Wick
strom, miner employed AT the Barnum
iron mine. was taken sick in the mine iate
last night and started to go 10 the surface
Being unable to climb the ladder, h got into
the cage for hoisting ore Three hundred
feet from the bottom of the shaft His body
wa. crushed 10 an unrecogIizabIe nn,ss.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

SASDusxy o.. Nov Sire at Casflia this
county. early this morning destroyed about
$4,000 worth Of property Ii originated
between the Postofiice and GraHr Deighan ;
store. and is supposed to have been incen-
diary. The entire business portion Of the
village was completely destroyed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
Train Robbed In Colorado.

PuEBLo. Col, Nov. I-About / O'Clock
this morning. several masked men stopped
the east'bound salt Lake express on the
Denver & Riotiands road, "A few miles east OF
Grand Junction, and compelled the engineer
fireman, mail and express messengers 10
leave the train, relieving the passengers OF
their money and yaiuableS. The rotbers
then entered the express ear. hut failed TO
open the safe, Mail pouches were cut and
registered packages and letters opened The
train was allowed 20 proceed after being de-
layed over an hour and the robbers took To
the mountains. 1t i not yet learned how
much money they secured
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
A swan for Mrs. Cleveland.

ON last Friday, in South Woodbury. Town
ship. Nicholas and George Couse captured
wild swan which had become entangled in
the brush II Is Il beautiful bird, with plu-
mage as white as falling snow. The boys
intend sending it a a present to Mrs. Cieve-
land. BY the way, they are brothers of
Editor Grouse, of the Republicans and iaqtir-
er Ofsix brothers the editor i the only
black sheep. the others being Democrats
R.dfsr9 Tn-,fte
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

The farmers in this section are fervently
praying for rain. Many of the wells and
springs have gone dry, and great difficulty
is experienced in some places To get sufficient
water for stock Very destructive forest
fires are raging in the mountains, and much
valuable timber is being destroyed. In the
north end of Somerset township the farmers
have been fighting the forest fires day and
night. but have not vet been able to get
them under control If rain does not soon
come to their relief. their losses in many
cases will be very severe
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
Husband Items.

Mr. e. s Weller and wife have been away
on a visit To Mrs. Weller parents the past
week
Mr. Jacob Maust had public sale last Fri
day at which his cattle were disposed Of,
bringing. on the average fair prices.
Messrs Deitz aud Kuhs, who had the con-
tract for putting up the abutments and piers
for the county bridges, finished their job last
week
The fire that has been going through the
mountains for the past week has done con
siderable damage The people living there
are constantly working. 50 as to keep the
fire away from their buildings.
Election on Tuesday, and every Republi-
can in Somerset township north will be on
hand TO maintain his principles This is
the ardent duty of all Republicans. and We
predict r9using majority.
A corn husking was INDUCED in on the
farm Of Mr. jeremiah > Miller last Thurs
day evening. which was attended by large
and enthusiastic crowd The young folks
had most enjoyable time, and were enter
tanned in the very best manner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

BERKEY.-0n Friday, November 4, 1857
at Ursina, Pa, Mrs. Catharine Berkey, aged
81 years, 10 months ano 10 days.
She was the mother of I5 children, Of
whom remain to mourn her departure.
The interment took place on sunday, the 9Th
inst, in the Lutheran cemetery at Lavans-
Vile
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

viii be held in the Disciples Church on
saturday afternoon, November II, 1887. be-
ginning at . O'Clock We cordially invite
all women who feel an interest in the cause
Of temperance aud the work of the W. C. r.
Z. 10 be present. COMMITTEE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
.DWELLING HOUSE

Bank Barn and other 0uIbuiidings, al in a need
tal stale ef repair. There Is guod water = fine
sugar grove containing from four 20 FIVE hundred
trees. with good sugar camp The lAud i uis-
derlaid with coal The farm adj Joins land of Wln.
Sevits David Cover. Ohm Hoffman and Others
VIII be sold on reasonable terms Also one
lot in the Borough Of Neyerssiale. Somerset Co.,
Pa, being lot No. on the general plot of said
town, located on the Northwest corner Of North
and Third streets fronting Un North street 80 feet
by i65 feet back to Penn street aud adjoining lot
Nos For further particulars call on o. address
either Of the Executors az Berlin. Pa
HENRY CUBER
CORNELIUS COBER
Octi3iats. Executor
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ExEcUToR's NOTICE.

Estase OF Jonathan limerick. decd, iase ol
Southampton Twp, somerset %, Pa
Letters tesrsEnenfary on the above estate AaF-
ing been granted TO the undersigned by the prop
er authority. notice i hereby given TO all per
sons indebted To said estate TO make immediate
payment and those having claims against the
same will present them dnly authenticated for
settlement on SATURDAY. the I'd day OF December,
1857, al the late residence OF deed.
NATHAN LIMERICK
JONATHAN LIMERICK,
ocrB Executors
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

1t should be well for the Street Commits
sioner 10 look after the pavements and
crossings and see that they are pat in order
before bad weather. Where pavement IS
full of holes water collects and either freezes
and becomes dangerous in winter or is dis
agreeable to walk through. Many wet feet
and colds would be prevented by good pave
mpTfS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

For nearly Two ycars q quiet and unpre-
ientious man 81 perhaps thirty FIVE, with
the smoolh-siaven face and general air OF
priesthood has been moving in and out
among the business haunts of lower Broad
way Wall aud Broad SIS. Ofen he may
be seen coming from the Western Union
Building His name IS Abner Mckinley,
ley, Of Ohio, ther tariff advocate. He is the
managing man for a syndicate that Is pro-
noting the tran snission photographic mess
ages from . keyboard like q type writer to Il
machine that prints the messarge on paper
tape at the delivery end of The line. of
course there are millions in it ifit i put
in general use e--Nelo rork .SrAdy Triiaaie.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
A pMINIsTRAToR.s NOTICE.

Estate Of Jacob sipe, decd. late of New Cen
seville Borough. Somerset Co, Pa.
Notice 10 Debtors and Creditors
letter. Of administration on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given 10 all
persons indebted to said estate 10 make immedi-
ate payment and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for set
tleraent on saturday, December 10 1857. at the
Office of the Administrator In said Borough.
AARON WILL.
now Administrator
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
WINTER WRAPS. cLoAks, ETC.

Most complete assortment of Ladies
Misses and Childreu's Wraps. in all manner
of styles, from finest Seal skins down to
common and cheap grades to suit all TASTES,
and without question at lowest possible
prices. Your wants and ideas win be fully
met by enquiring here for your Winter
Wraps and money saved for other purposes,
We believe the interests Of customers and
merchants are Identical
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

Glade Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
Berlin charge, Ssonyereek township, will be
dedicated on sunday morning. November
%. 1857. All are cordially invited to attend.
c. h. GRuvK., Pastor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

Estate Of Adam Handereck late of Elklick Twp,
Somerset Co Pa, deceased.
Letters tesiamentary on the above estate hay-
ing been granted 20 the undersigned by the prop
er authority notice Is hereby given 10 all persons
indebted 90 said estate to make immediate pay
faent aud those having claims against the same
viii present them duly authenticated for settle
nienf to the undersigned Executors at the late
residence of the deceased. on saturday, the 18Th
day of November, 1sc7.
DANIEL d. JOHNSON,
:. A HANDEKECK.
oct5 Executors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

The people living about Trerf's church.
in Somerset Township. had TO turn their at
ten,ion from the house Of prayer % the fire
burning in the woods Sunday. in order to
keep their church building from being de
stroyed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

Crimson-haired -Georgie Boyd, who got
ous of town between two Of July's hottest
days, returned this Tuesday morning, and
was at once placed Under arrest by an officer
Of the Law. George is wanted in Pitts
burgh to answer a charge OF larceny.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

The drug store owned by Daniel Heffley.
ia Berlin, has been purchased by his daugl
ter, Miss Zanna NJ Heffiey. who viii cou-
tinue the business at the old stand This
good lady has had long experience in the
store with her father. and is well qualified
70 sell drugs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
4 DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Jacob Hoffman, deceased, late of Paint
Twp Somerset Co. Pa
Letters Of administration Of the above estate
having been granted 10 the undersigned by the
proper snthoTity notice is hereby given 70 al per
sons indebted to said estate 10 make immediate
payment. and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for set
tleInent on Saturday. the 18th day Of November
1857. at the iate residence Of deceased. IN said
Township.
BENa HOFFMAN,
oerA Afirni nisrrs.for with the will annexed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

Mr. David T. Horner, Of Ogle township.
has sold 4ss acres of mountain land TO
James II Moore. Of Montana. for 81 - per
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Wanted

Hides. Furs, Bark. -sill pay the highest
cash pricss for all kinds of hides, pelts and
furs also want 500 cords of Rock Oak and
spruce bark.
H. G. OuxxrxGHAN.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09
T EGAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given 20 all persons con-
cerned that twenty live or more resident taxpay-
ers of Addison Township, Somerset County Pa
intend To make application 70 the Court OF quar-
ter Sessions of Somerset County. To be held at
Somerset on the second Monday Of December, be
ing the I2th day of the month, and first day Of
the Term of said Court foT the appointment Of a
Jury Of Viewers consisting of five reputable eiti-
zens ofsaid County To view and condemn part
of the turnpike road and highwsy situated in
said Township and County. FROM a point ON the
line OF Somerset and Fayette Jounties, at -omer-
field, to point where said turnpike road and
highway crosses the Maryland State Line. for
public use free from toll, and tOIl-gates and TO
asses damages. If any.
DANIEL AUGUSTINE.
SAMUEL A. DEAN
ROBERT e. ROSS,
JASPER AUGU UsTINE
November g lsS7-it
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CxECUToR's NOTICE

Estate Of Jacob c. SchTock late of Somerset Tw p
Somerset county, Pa. deceased.
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having beer granted to the undersigned by tbs
proper authority, notice Is hereby given - al
persons indebted to said estate 10 make immedI
ate payment. and those having claims agains
the same 10 present them duly authenticated fol
settlement on saturday. the 18th day Of NoveIn
Der. A. d. ISS7. at the residence Of John If
sehroek. in said township.
GEORGE J. SCHROCK
JOHN II. SCHROCK,
o~fs Exra. of Jacob III. Schrnck dee d.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

A. H. eoIr,th alsl John II Uii, E>qEs.
sIen, several DAYS OF last week N Pi,isburg,
on imI,or,ant lezal bnsiness.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Daniel Helfsey deed Int. of serlfn
Borough Ssrner<e5 County Pa.
Letters teStanientary On the above estate hae-
ing been granted 10 the undersigned BY the
proper authority, notice Il hereby given to all
persons inebeed to said estate 10 make iInrResii-
ale payment; and those having claims against the
same ts III present them dnly authenticated fof
settlement on Saturday. the ID day of December.
iSs. at the uffiee Of the Exscutor IL Berlin Bor.
W. 4 G4RNAN.
sersb Executor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

Estate OF Margaret Livingstone. deceased, late Of
ConemaGgh Twp, Somerset Co., Pa
Letters Of Administration on the above est4te
having been granted to the undersigned by the
proper authority. notice Is hereby given 20 all
persons indebted 20 said estate 10 make tmmedh
ate payment and those having claims against
the same viii present them duly authenticated
for settlement on SATURDAY, Nov 26. lsss. at the
late residence of deceased.
DAVID J. LEHMAN.
octis Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

The Jehnstown Steel Street Railway Com
pany paid s65 80 for the Won Lnnen farm
of 1855 acres, aud 1888 per acre for tie Rodg
ers farm of - acres. adjoining the Won Lun-
en- property and lying along the stonycreek
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

We commend 10 oilr rea.lefs = The Histo
~ OF Pioneer Church, by Elder Peter yo-
gel Sold al welfiey- Book Store.
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OF PARTITION.

To Mary Ellen schrock Sadie schrock Eliza
and John Schrock children OF JOS 5ehrOck,
deed residing in Black Hawk Co., Iowa. heir
and legal Representatives Of Jacob C.
-chroek dec d.
You arr hereby notified that In pursuance Of .
Nritof Partition issued out Of The Orph4rs CourT
"a s.1niersef Co. Pa !, and TO ne directed, VII
bold an inquest on the real estate OF s1id dee d.,
s.uase IN eeFner~zf and Stouyereek usilps On
"Wednesday the l6sh Gay vi November when and
y here yo1 may attend 4 yop Lhink psytsr
sheriff Office JOHN WISfKRs,
Oet y ~ skzsrin
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

An Italian named Faiio was lodged in jail
by the constable Of Conenangh township
Monday charged Sith malicious mischief
He had kindled fire in the woods, and
ne les.ting 70 pat il oui q number ef rods Of
fence were consumed for farmer ir that
township.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

H. l. Basr Ese.. ieft for Philadelphia on
legal brssiness. FRIDAY evening
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

Monday morning Prof J A, Berkey
handed us a copy Of the first issue Of ths,
Somerset Public Srtoe3 4 four page monthly
publication gotten ont by the pupils of our
borough schools. No doubt the scholars
vii acquire training in contributing to IL
PAGES, and derive great pleasure from its
monthly visits. The Professor is teaching
the young idea how to shoot from a remod-
eled gun, and We predict that if he Is given
ali the rope he asks for our schools viii soon
be- entirely out oflhe obi rat and running
on a leeel surface improvements come with
every year
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

To Alice iutermarried with CleOn Metz, RO-
sanna Huston and Laura Huston residing in
J0hnstown, Cambria County, Pa and Jane
VI. Bongardner, residing in B-addock, Ai-
legieny county Pa.
You are hereby notified that in pursuance OF a
Writ Of Partition issued out Of the Orphans
Court Of somerset County, Pa. aud 10 me direct
ed. ] viii hold an inquest on the real estate Of
James Huston deed. situate in shade township,
Somerset County, Pa, on Friday, the 18th day of
November, when and where you can attend II
you deem II expedient-
SHERTFF's OFFICE JOHN WINTERS.
Oct. II, 1851. sheriff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-09

Mr. f. z Patton has been spending the
pa-s Few days in Somerset